Opinion
Restoring equal treatment for farmers
Jul 22, 2026 at 08:00 am
By Mark Harris
America’s farmers should never have to wonder whether the federal government will treat them differently because of their race or gender. Federal a.... Read More
Random thoughts: Calendar items and thoughts about ejecting reporter
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am by M_Layton
First, a few calendar items and community event reminders:
Tips from Chris Barber:
Mid County Ruritans Pancake Supper Fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 8 from 5 till.... Read More
Rowell's Words: 'How come?'
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
By William Rowell
Did you ever notice how whenever someone asks a question they often begin with "How come"? It is usually not answered, as it is something trivial, and the o.... Read More
Returning to our North Carolina roots, rejecting NC HR 765
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
By Scott Perry
Perhaps the greatest irony of House Bill 765 is that it asks northeastern North Carolinians to abandon one of the very principles on which our state was founde.... Read More
Letter: T-Mobile woes
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:45 am
To the editor of The Beacon:
The 16th-century Italian philosopher Nicolo Machiavelli left some timeless advice for how a new ruler should govern his subjects: If you’r.... Read More